Main project goals

• implementation of SAP modules “Production” and “Quality Management” incl. scanner connection
• implementation within 5 weeks

Solution – SAP ARIBA

• mapping of various production orders with their different processes as well as sequential display on the scanner
• successful mapping of inspections during production as well as additional inventory postings after production, incl. serial number histories
• automation of production process postings through scanner integration
• efficient error handling

Important benefits

• easy, intuitive handling of the scanner
• massive reduction of errors through process support
• scanner offers automatic navigation to subsequent steps
• automation of postings
• back-end processes are mapped in SAP standard and can therefore also be executed on the computer at any time

Input and contribution of CNT

• easy-to-use and expandable at any time through rollouts
• no further manual steps necessary
• monitoring of the entire manufacturing process incl. the finished end products
• performance increase through SAP standard business processes and optimized scanner programming
• automation through additional functions regarding inventory postings and QM functionalities

Main project goals

• analysis, standardization, and optimization of existing business processes
• creation of global blueprint with solution concepts for a SAP S/4HANA implementation with consideration of the high number and volatility of company codes
• creation of flexible global ERP template based on SAP S/4HANA best practices

Solution

• definition of a global, standardized SAP template
• best practices as the basis for defining business processes
• creation of five pilot company codes in two countries in the explore phase
• rollout to 210 company codes in the realize phase
• development of a template system based on S/4HANA
• big bang go-live of 256 company codes in four countries
• project approach: SAP Activate – Waterfall/Agile

Important advantages

• standardized process design in SD, MM, Controlling & Finance based on preconfigured system
• acceleration through CNT and SAP Accelerators like best practices, activate methodology
• ready-to-use template for further rollouts
• strong reduction of project duration due to big bang go-live scenario
• reduced commitment of key resources due to short project duration

Input and contribution of CNT

• joint project and process management with the client
• development of solution concepts based on SAP S/4HANA and CNT best practices
• implementation of a new BM SAP S/4HANA system
• big bang go-live of 256 company codes
• substantial support of the business department due to scarce resources on the client’s side

Main project goals

• simplification of the purchasing process for the requester
• optimized warehouse management through in-house catalogs
• higher compliance through the use of SAP Ariba
• activation of the complete electronic booking interface
• activation of an intuitive and user-friendly interface

Solution

• central procurement platform for indirect materials and services
• implementation of SAP Ariba Buying connected with the SAP ERP
• improvement of the purchasing department processes parallel and in line with SAP Ariba
• integration of FI/CO and digital unit processes
• global rollout preparation for all SAP Ariba Modules

Important advantages

• guided buying provides an easy and efficient buying experience for users who rarely make purchases, as it offers a consumer-like buying experience.
• cost reduction through an entirely electronic procurement process from order to invoice
• easy and efficient buying experience for infrequent purchases (three-click purchase)
• better reporting opportunities for the purchasing department through more transparency and one system usage

Input and contribution of CNT

• experienced SAP Ariba consultant team
• best practice input from consultants as a basis for process definition
• high-level integration consulting based on SAP Ariba and SAP ERP project experience
• supplier activation
• catalog activation
• SAP Ariba Network integration
• template definition / implementation / support

Main project goals

• analysis, harmonization, and optimization of existing purchasing processes
• implementation of Ariba Buying
• supplier enablement: high-level support of 150 suppliers, incl. activation and publishing of more than 40 user-defined catalogs in the Ariba Network (CIF, BMCAT, Punch-Out)
• more transparency in all purchasing applications

Solution – process definition and ERP template

• SAP Ariba was implemented within the SAP Ariba SNAP! method. Tmethodology. The 12 week integration period covered all aspects, from kick-off to go-live.
• The Ariba SNAP! agile methodology includes six phases:

1. readiness
2. configuration
3. content
4. validation
5. production
6. adoption

Important advantages

• reduced costs and increased efficiency throughout the purchasing process by implementing the Ariba Network
• faster response time and decrease of incorrect orders in the process
• clear definition of the purchasing process and easy-to-follow guidelines for customers and employees (“”Amazon-like buying”)

Input and contribution of CNT

• experienced SAP Ariba consultant team
• supplier enablement consultants in the CNT application services team
• enablement catalog
• best practice input from consultants as a basis for process definitions
• implementation of purchasing processes
• successful implementation of the SAP Ariba SNAP! method incl. all six phases